Question

A 67-year-old admitted with confirmed influenza A started 4 days after symptom onset has hypoxemia requiring oxygen. Renal function is normal. Best antiviral approach?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir now

Answer

No antivirals; >48 hours since onset

Answer

Zanamivir inhaled only

Answer

Baloxavir only

Answer

Peramivir only if symptoms <48 hours

Practice question

A 67-year-old admitted with confirmed influenza A started 4 days after symptom onset has hypoxemia requiring oxygen. Renal function is normal. Best antiviral approach?